Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Supportive managers and a happy, caring team create a safe and calm atmosphere, but training lacks career development and activities need a dedicated coordinator."
People told us they felt safe living at Swallowfields Care Centre. People's medicines were managed safely and incidents were reviewed leading to reductions.
Staff said they were happy working at Swallowfields Care Centre. There was a calm and happy atmosphere within the home produced by the shared caring ethos amongst management and staff.
There were enough staff throughout the service to meet people's needs. Staff told us that they felt they had enough time to spend with people.
Staff were up to date with their mandatory training and had completed training in areas relevant to people's individual needs such as autism, learning disabilities and safeguarding.
we have very supportive managers here. They are always out on the floor supporting us and getting involved with the residents.
People were supported and encouraged to access a range of activities of their choosing. People took part in sewing, singing, cinema, lunches out and other activities.
Staff get standard mandatory training plus some on autism and learning disabilities, but no funded qualifications or career development paths.
Staff were up to date with their mandatory training and had completed training in areas relevant to people's individual needs such as autism, learning disabilities and safeguarding.
Varied activities like sewing, outings and singing keep things interesting, but no dedicated coordinator or specialist therapeutic programmes.
People took part in sewing, singing, cinema, lunches out and other activities which they chose to do.
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Last inspected: February 2020
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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